This order removes a tax break (called a tariff concession) for importing certain industrial equipment used for repacking goods.
What it does:
- Revokes Tariff Concession Order 0516326, which previously allowed duty-free or reduced-duty importation of specific repacking plant equipment
- Affects: Industrial machinery classified under customs code 8474.80.00—specifically repacking plants that include mixers, ribbon blenders, packers, tanks, homogenisers, and kettles
- When: The change took effect on 27 July 2011
Who it affects:
Businesses importing repacking plant equipment. From the effective date, these importers must pay standard import duties instead of the previous concession rate.
Legal basis:
Made under section 269SD(1A) of the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer.